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Troubleshoot repeating defects by measuring the interval on the Dell 3130cn or 3130cdn laser printer

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How to troubleshoot repeating defects by measuring the interval on the Dell 3130cn or 3130cdn laser printer

Print quality issues that repeat at set intervals on the page are often caused by a damaged or contaminated roller in the printer. Measuring the interval the defects occur at can identify the faulty component.

Measure, in millimetres, the distance from the top of one defect to the top of the next

Check the table below, replace the part indicated if possible

Component

Interval (mm)

Replaceable Part

Drum

75.4

Toner Cartridge

BCR

28.3

Toner Cartridge

BCR Cleaner Roll

25.1

Toner Cartridge

Sleeve (K)

27.9

Toner Cartridge

Sleeve (Y,M,C)

27.9

Toner Cartridge

1stBTR

31.4

Transfer Belt

Drive Roll

56.9

Transfer Belt

Fuser Roll

82.7

Fuser

Fuser Belt

94.2

Fuser

Pinch Roll

18.8

Fuser

Exit Roll

43.1

Fuser

Exit Pinch Roll

31.4

Fuser

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